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    Manager

    Location:Johannesburg
    Remote work:Some remote work allowed
    Type:Permanent
    Reference:#NG60789
    Company:E-Merge IT Recruitment

    Join a leading financial institution as the AI & Data Science Manager, where you’ll drive innovation, lead a talented data science team, and embed data-driven intelligence across the business. Align with the bank’s strategic priorities.

    Responsibilities:
    • Develop and execute the bank’s AI strategy in alignment with business goals.
    • Lead, mentor, and inspire a team of data scientists to deliver world-class AI/ML solutions.
    • Manage the end-to-end lifecycle of AI/ML models — from design to deployment and monitoring.
    • Partner with business stakeholders to identify AI-driven opportunities that deliver measurable impact.
    • Ensure AI/ML models meet ethical, regulatory, and governance standards.
    • Champion a data-driven culture and establish best practices for AI adoption across the bank.

    Qualifications and experience:
    • Master’s/PhD in information technology, machine learning, computer science, or a related field.
    • Proven experience in AI/ML model development, deployment, and leadership.
    • Strong skills in Python, R, TensorFlow, PyTorch, Scikit-learn.
    • Cloud AI expertise on AWS, Azure, or GCP.
    • Excellent problem-solving, communication, and stakeholder management abilities.

    Bonus points for:
    • Experience in financial services or banking analytics.
    • Knowledge of MLOps and AI model governance frameworks.
    • Exposure to Generative AI, NLP, or computer vision technologies.

    The reference number for this position is NG60789 which is a permanent, hybrid position in Johannesburg offering a salary of up to R1.6mil per annum salary negotiable based on experience. E-mail Nokuthula on e-Merge.co.za or call her for a chat on 011 463 3633 to discuss this and other opportunities.

    Are you ready for a change of scenery? E-Merge IT recruitment is a niche recruitment agency. We offer our candidates options so that we can successfully place the right people with the right companies, in the right roles. Check out the E-Merge IT website www.e-merge.co.za for more great positions.

    Do you have a friend who is a developer or technology specialist? We pay cash for successful referrals!

    Posted on 13 Oct 09:33, Closing date 12 Dec

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    Nokuthula Gumbo
    nokuthulag@e-merge.co.za
    0114633633

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    e-Merge IT Recruitment
    e-Merge is a service orientated, boutique agency working in specific technology verticals. We only recruit within our specialised fields, assuring both client and candidate of expert attention, knowledge and advice.
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